Valérie Lemercier (French pronunciation: [valeʁi ləmɛʁsje]; born 9 March 1964) is a French actress, screenwriter, director and singer.
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Life and career
Born in Dieppe, Seine-Maritime as the daughter of farmers, Lemercier grew up in Gonzeville and then studied at the Rouen Conservatoire - a dance, music and drama school. Lemercier made her screen debut in 1988, in the television series Palace. Lemercier has won two César Awards for her supporting roles in Les Visiteurs (1993) and Fauteuils d'orchestre (2007), and hosted the award ceremony in 2006 and 2007. She has subsequently become a successful director.
Lemercier released her first music album, Valérie Lemercier chante, in 1996, and has subsequently recorded three singles with other singers.
Private life
She was in relationship for seven years with lawyer Hervé Témime. until his death.
Filmography
Theatre
Valérie Lemercier au Splendid, Théâtre du Palais-Royal (1989)
Un fil à la patte, Théâtre du Palais-Royal (1989)
Valérie Lemercier au Théâtre de Paris (1995–1996)
Folies Bergère (2000)
Valérie Lemercier au Le Palace (Paris) (2008)
Discography
Valérie Lemercier chante (1996)
Comme beaucoup de messieurs - duet with The Divine Comedy (band) (1996)
J'ai un mari - duet with Pascale Borel (2006)
Pourquoi tu t'en vas? - duet with Christophe Willem (2007)
Peter and the Wolf (Narrator) (2007)
Le Coup de soleil - duet with Vincent Delerm (2007)
